List of acts of the Parliament of England facts for kids
This page is about the laws made by the old Parliament of England. This Parliament was like the government's law-making body in England for a very long time, from the 1200s until 1707. These laws, called "Acts," helped shape how people lived and how the country was run.
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What Was the Parliament of England?
The Parliament of England was a very important group of people who helped rule the country. It started way back in the 13th century. Think of it as an early version of today's government. It was made up of different groups, including nobles, bishops, and representatives from towns and counties.
How Did Parliament Work?
Over hundreds of years, Parliament's power grew. At first, it mostly advised the King or Queen. But slowly, it became the main place where new laws were discussed and approved. This was a big step towards a more democratic way of ruling, where people had a say in their laws.
What Are Acts of Parliament?
Acts of Parliament are simply the laws that Parliament created. When Parliament passed an "Act," it meant that a new rule or set of rules was officially made for everyone in England to follow. These laws covered all sorts of things, from how people paid taxes to how land was owned, and even how crimes were dealt with.
Why Were These Laws Important?
These laws were super important because they brought order and fairness (most of the time!) to society. They set down rules for trade, protected people's rights, and helped the country grow. Each Act tells us a little bit about what life was like in England at that time and what issues were important to people.
A Journey Through English Laws
The lists below show the many Acts passed by the Parliament of England over centuries. They are organized by time periods, so you can see how laws changed and developed.
- List of acts of the Parliament of England, 1225–1267
- List of acts of the Parliament of England, 1275–1307
- List of acts of the Parliament of England, 1308–1325
- Statutes of uncertain date
- List of acts of the Parliament of England, 1327–1411
- List of acts of the Parliament of England, 1413–1460
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1461
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1463
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1464
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1467
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1468
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1472
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1474
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1477
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1482
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1483
- List of acts of the Parliament of England, 1485–1503
- List of acts of the Parliament of England, 1509–1535
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1536
- List of acts of the Parliament of England, 1539–1540
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1541
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1542
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1543
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1545
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1546
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1547
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1548
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1549
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1551
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1553
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1554
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1555
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1557
- List of acts of the Parliament of England, 1558–1575
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1580
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1584
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1586
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1588
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1592
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1597
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1601
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1603
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1605
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1606
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1609
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1620
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1623
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1625
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1627
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1640
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1660
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1661
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1662
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1663
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1664
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1665
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1666
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1667
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1670
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1672
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1675
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1677
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1678
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1679
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1680
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1685
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1688
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1689
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1690
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1691
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1692
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1693
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1694
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1695
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1696
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1697
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1698
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1700
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1701
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1702
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1703
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1704
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1705
- List of acts of the Parliament of England from 1706
What Happened Next?
In 1707, something big happened! The Parliament of England joined with the Parliament of Scotland. Together, they formed the Parliament of Great Britain. This meant that new laws would be made for both England and Scotland at the same time.
Later Parliaments
Later on, in 1801, the Parliament of Great Britain joined with the Parliament of Ireland to create the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Today, we also have special parliaments and assemblies in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales that make laws for those parts of the UK.
See Also
- For laws passed between 1707 and 1800, check out the list of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain.
- You can also find lists for the list of acts of the Parliament of Scotland and the list of acts of the Parliament of Ireland.
- For laws from 1801 onwards, see the list of acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
- To learn about laws made by today's local parliaments, see the list of acts of the Scottish Parliament from 1999, the list of acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly, and the list of acts and measures of Senedd Cymru. There's also a list for the older list of acts of the Parliament of Northern Ireland.
- For older rules that weren't quite "Acts of Parliament," look at the list of English statutes.
- If you're curious about laws made during a special time called the Commonwealth (1642–1660), see the list of ordinances and acts of the Parliament of England, 1642–1660.
